Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Malcolm Bronson runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass thrown by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jason Campbell in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
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Washington Redskins wide receiver Ryan Grant is seen in action during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the New England Patriots in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (3) kicks a field goal against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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A slew of former Southeast Texas stars showcased their skills during the first week of NFL preseason games.

On Thursday night, Seattle second-year running back Christine Michael (West Brook) had seven carries for 16 yards and one rushing touchdown in the Seahawks' 21-16 loss to the Denver Broncos. Michael also added three receptions for 12 yards. His teammate, Earl Thomas (West Orange-Stark), led the Seahawks with six tackles.

Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles (Port Arthur Memorial) had 12 yards on three carries and two receptions for nine yards in the Chiefs' 41-39 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Also in that game, Chiefs defensive back Malcolm Bronson (Jasper) returned an interception back 51 yards for a touchdown.

San Francisco tight end Vance McDonald (East Chambers) had two receptions for 24 yards in the 49ers' 23-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Washington rookie wide receiver Ryan Grant (West Brook) had three catches for 37 yards in his NFL debut as Washington beat New England 23-6.

Friday night's slate of games featured even more former Southeast Texas stars.

Jacksonville defensive lineman Red Bryant (Jasper) recorded a tackle for a loss in the Jaguars 16-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay offensive tackle offensive tackle Anthony Collins (Central) played early in the game while teammate cornerback Danny Gorrer (Port Arthur Memorial) did not record any stats.